| Courtallam: Courtallam,
the 'Spa of the South' is situated in Tamil Nadu State at an elevation of about 16.7 m on
the Western Ghats. Some of the most important falls in Courtallam are Peraruvi (Main
Falls), Chitraruvi, (Small Falls), Shenbaga Devi Falls, Thenaruvi (Honey Falls) Aintharuvi
(Five Falls), Puli Aruvi (Tiger Falls), Pazhaya Courtallam (Old Falls), Puthu Aruvi (New
Falls) and the Pazhathotta Aruvi (Fruit Garden Falls).
These waterfalls are said to have
medicinal properties and a bath in them has a soothing and tonic effect on the entire
physical system. The atmosphere is pure and bracing. The main falls is formed by a sharp
three-stage drop of about 91 metres high and is flood-lit for bathing at night. Its
bracing climates extend particularly from June to September.
Back to Paradise Kashmir:
Explore Kashmir the valley of
pleasure and timeless Splendor and Magic of Heaven. Waterfalls and lakes, springs and
gardens and a marvelous tapestry that could not but be created by nature. And bejeweled
too by man, graced by monuments of splendor : stone-temple carvings or the sudden terraces
of gardens.
The known places to visit are Srinagar,
Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam. Beyond Srinagar , explore the timeless magic of Yusmarg and
Manasbal, of Aharbal and Martland, of Avantipur and Burzahom, and more Misty Mountain
glens and retreats where time itself lies in shadows.
Udaipur:
The city of Dawn, Udaipur in the Rajasthan is
a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hammed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A
vision in white drenched in romance in beauty, Udaipur is fascinating blend of sights,
sounds and experience-an inspiration for imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar - a
kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 years. The foundation of the city has an
interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder,
was hunting one day when he met a holy mum meditating on a hill overlooking the Lake
Pichhola.
Dharamsala:
The high snow clad Dhauladhar ranges of the
Himalayas form a magnificent backdrop to the hill resort of Dharmsala. This is the
principal township of Kangra and overlooks the wide spread of the plains. With dense pine
and deodar forests, numerous streams cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the
nearby snowline. Dharmsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and
yet peaceful. And, not surprisingly, the headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama are
here.
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